About Rustin Leonard
Rustin (or Rusty by some) is in his 20th year as a Thrivent professional. He firmly believes that understanding, educating, empowering, and partnering with clients is the cornerstone in helping them protect themselves and their loved ones. You will hear him often say "if it's important to you, it's important to me". Being able to tell someone that they can retire and live out their dreams is an awesome feeling.
"I really don't have any bad days.....just days that are better than others. I LOVE what I do!"
Rustin grew up in Clay Center, KS - following in the footsteps of his father who was a Thrivent Rep for 30 years. He began his career in Great Bend, KS before moving to Salina to be closer to family. Three office locations (Salina, Great Bend, Clay Center) keep him busy, but technology advancements have enabled him to keep in close contact and build relationships with clients across Kansas, as well as Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Arizona.
Rustin and wonderful his wife of 23 years, Kelly, have five amazing kids that keep them very busy outside of office hours. Izaac (19), Sydni (16), Jaxson (14), Tucker (5) and Shae (6). As a family they participate in many sports, travels, and family activities or adventures. Their favorite thing to do is go to the lake with their friends and family, and enjoy the quality time! Rustin believes that family is the most important thing, and brings that mindset into each and every family that he works with.
Meet My Team
Salina Office
Anchored Financial Group
- Title
Team Practice
- Location
Salina, KS
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/anchored-financial-group
Dennis Burgardt II
Dennis is born and raised in Central Kansas, and has a passion for applying his Thrivent Financial background to supporting small and growing communities around Kansas. When he is not serving the Saline and surrounding areas, Dennis enjoys being at the lake with his wife, Kallie, and his son.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- Location
Salina KS
- Phone
- 785-827-9540
Caron Clements
Caron has been at Thrivent since 2010 and began her career in Life Insurance before moving to the Remote Practice Support team in 2021. She brings over 20 years of Insurance and Financial services industry experience and functions as liaison to achieve exceptional workflow and solutions. She supports all product related tasks to help leverage workload.
- Title
Licensed Senior Practice Support Specialist
- Location
Remote
- Phone
- 920-628-4719
Jessica Cameron
Jessica has been with Thrivent since 2021 as part of the Remote Practice Support team. She started her career within the Financial Industry as an Insurance Producer and Licensed Office Support Professional 9 years ago. She supports all products and related tasks to help leverage workload.
- Title
Licensed Advanced Practice Support Specialist
- Location
Remote
- Phone
- 920-628-4719
Amie Fox
Amie has been with Thrivent since 2024 and brings with her 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, having been a Registered Representative and Registered Assistant. She supports all products and related tasks to help leverage workload.
- Title
Licensed Practice Support Specialist
- Location
Remote
- Phone
- 920-628-4719
Heather Kirch
Heather has been at Thrivent since 2013 and began her Thrivent career in Contract Change before moving to the Remote Practice Support team in 2019. She has expertise in life insurance and supports all products.
- Title
Practice Support Specialist
- Location
Remote
- Phone
- 920-628-4719